Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 dupe — cheaper alternatives

Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2: released in 2022, oud, warm spicy and rose, about 7h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 dupe?

The closest Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 dupe we found is French Avenue Azzure Aoud — 86% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2Projection
1French Avenue Azzure Aoud86%about $35* (+17%)9h vs 7h7/10
2Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Ombre84%about $30*8h vs 7h7/10
3Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud83%about $45* (+50%)9h vs 7h7/10
4Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud82%about $30*7h vs 7h7/10
5Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory80%about $35* (+17%)7h vs 7h9/10
  1. French Avenue Azzure Aoud — 86% scent match

    Shares the potent oud and resinous frankincense warmth found in The Artist No. 2 while weaving in a darker woody undertone.

    It shares its oud, woody and amber accords with Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2, opens on Rose and Saffron too, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 1,504 community ratings.

  2. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Ombre — 84% scent match

    Captures a heavy, incense-draped oud and rose core closely aligned with the dark profile of The Artist No. 2.

    It shares its amber, oud and warm spicy accords with Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 294 community ratings.

  3. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud — 83% scent match

    Offers an opulent blend of saffron, rose, and powerful oud that occupies a similarly bold Middle Eastern scent space.

    It shares its oud, rose and warm spicy accords with Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 3,918 community ratings.

  4. Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud — 82% scent match

    Evokes the warm woody and smoky amber facets of The Artist No. 2 with an added touch of soft leather.

    It shares its amber, oud and warm spicy accords with Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,548 community ratings.

  5. Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory — 80% scent match

    Features a prominent saffron and dark woody profile that shares the commanding presence of The Artist No. 2.

    It shares its oud, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 7,883 community ratings.

Which Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 dupe lasts longest?

French Avenue Azzure Aoud, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2.

Which Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 dupe is closest to the original?

French Avenue Azzure Aoud, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 itself sells from $19.59 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — French Avenue Azzure Aoud actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: French Avenue Azzure Aoud (8.9h) and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud (8.7h) — 2 of 5.

Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-17.